Anthologies
85 cards · box set · released November 1, 1998
athDifficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$11.49
Market average
Top Card
Strip Mine
$19.92
Rarity Tier
Overview
Anthologies is a Magic: The Gathering box set, released November 1, 1998 with 85 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Anthologies card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors hunting specific frames and foils
- people completing or pricing Anthologies (85 cards, code ath)
- singles buyers focused on Anthologies / Strip Mine
Skip if
- you will not check edition/treatment and still want “NM mythic” prices
- you expect every rare in the set to hold similar resale
Common mistakes
On Anthologies, the usual miss is assuming every mythic in a masters set holds sealed-product heat. Money still clusters around Anthologies / Strip Mine; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Anthologies (1998, supplemental / masters) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code ath before the art.
What to check first
First: foil premium vs nonfoil. On Anthologies / Strip Mine, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Anthologies checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Anthologies right now is Strip Mine, with a market price around $19.92. Other standout cards include Armageddon and Goblin Recruiter.
Cards from Anthologies
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Armageddon
Armored Pegasus
Benalish Knight
Combat Medic
Pacifism
Swords to Plowshares
Cuombajj Witches
Knight of Stromgald
Goblin Grenade
Goblin Offensive
Goblin Warrens
Pyrokinesis
Carnivorous Plant
Hurricane
Spectral Bears
Nevinyrral's Disk
Polluted Mire
Slippery Karst
Smoldering Crater
Strip Mine
Plains
Plains
Swamp
Swamp
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Tips to finish the set
To complete Anthologies you'll need all 85 cards. Start with the commons and uncommons — they're cheap and fill most of the checklist — then chase the rares and mythics. Scanning as you sort lets Tappr flag the Anthologies cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Anthologies cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Strip Mine
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Anthologies checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Anthologies card and it identifies the exact printing, collector number, and current value instantly — no typing set codes or flipping through a price guide. Every scan can be saved straight into your digital Anthologies binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Anthologies?
Anthologies contains 85 cards. It was released November 1, 1998.
02What is the most valuable card in Anthologies?
Strip Mine is currently the most valuable Anthologies card, trading around $19.92 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Anthologies released?
Anthologies was released November 1, 1998 (1998) as a Magic: The Gathering box set.
04How do I check Anthologies card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Anthologies printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Anthologies price overview.
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